February 23, 2010
Congratulations, they loved your resume and you landed an interview! So how do you turn that into an offer? Being qualified for a job is half the battle. Being able to show that you are qualified is a different story. Presenting yourself is a skill that requires practice and precision…literally from head to toe. The key? Look and communicate as polished and perfect in person, as you appear on paper.
With many people looking for jobs these days, I consulted my trusty Benefit colleagues on what beauty tips got them through the door…
You're hired!
EYES…this is a huge focus since you will be making consistent eye contact for a long period of time. In addition to a good night’s sleep, remember to do these three things: conceal, brighten and emphasize.
Use concealer over dark circles and brighten with an eye brightener like eye bright on the dark eye areas–don’t forget the inner corner of the eye next to the nose bridge.
For eyeshadow, stay away from very dark all-over eyelids and brightly colored shadows. Keep it simple. Use one or two nude shades on the eyelid and a bit of deep brown or taupe shadow in the outer corner of the eye for definition. For emphasis, use the deep shadow to line the lash line. Benefit big beautiful eyes is an all-in-one kit with the perfect neutral shadows and contains concealer for touch-ups.
Finally, top it all off with brown or black mascara.
LIPS…have you ever been in a situation when someone is talking to you but you can’t hear her because her lip color is too loud? Bold lipsticks, bubble gum pink and super shiny gloss can be distracting, which is why for an interview, you go nude. Plus, nude lipstick = less of a chance it’s showing up on your teeth.
FACE…moisturize, conceal imperfections and use an allover cover-up. A light pink blush adds the perfect amount of tint. A little matte bronzer can look good when used in moderation, but hold off on the 80s blush trend until your new-job celebration.
TOP TIPS
…from My Boss (the person who interviewed & hired me): “Think about where you’re interviewing and what would look most appropriate.”
…from a PR Pro: “As much as you love fragrance, SKIP PERFUME!”
…from a Digital Marketing Maven: “Regardless if you are interviewing at a hedge fund, ad agency, or babysitters club, employers want to hire alert, focused, and awake employees who are ready for anything!”
Have any interview tips to help out job-hunters? Share them here!
